Nikon Z50: big update from Nikon - but should you buy one in 2023?

Which is better? Nikon z50 or Sony a7 2ii?

i never use built-in flash and I wish the Z50 didn't have it. The Z50 has been a pleasant surprise. GOD Bless

Do the firmware updates put it at the level of the Z30? Or does the Z30 still have any feature advantages other than the screens/form factor?

I am looking to replace my Nikon D7100, although I am quite happy with the image quality of it. I need video in the near future and the D7100 isn't great for that. But of course I hope my still images will improve as well. I will use a FTZ adapter with my current lenses so I don't plan on buying Z mount lenses for now. Is this a big upgrade in image quality, or will it be more or less the same with some better AF, or will the dynamic range improve noticably?

The z 50 has a great grip and built in flash. The ZFC does not have these essential little touches

I’ve been a D810 shooter since it came out and it’s been replaced by the z50. The kit lenses are fantastic. I hope they keep developing this line. ❤

For anyone over a certain age, with presbyopia (which can even start in your 40s), a view finder is absolutely essential. I'm not going to go hunting for my reading glasses every time I want to take a photo so that I can see the screen. I have the iPhone 14 Pro but I rarely use it for photography because of this, even though, regrettably, that's why I upgraded to it.

i really hope the next version of the z50 will be the ultimate life documenting camera for me:
- viewfinder
- tilting screen
- usb c charging, good battery life.
- hopefully could be bundle with the new nikkor z 12-28mm. affordable, convinent focal length (just like iphone cameras), good image quality, portable.
- built in flash
- highlight weighted metering mode, aling side with other modes.
- intuitive handling, joyful to use.

that would be a dream!

How do you download more than minute long videos from SnapBridge it won’t let me ?

Hope that someday they remove 30 min video-recording limit with new firmware update for z50

I have a d750. I can’t justify the cost of the z6ii and have been waiting for an upgrade of the z50 but seems Nikon have other plans.

Overall a6400best

Эту камеру нельзя покупать хотя бы из-за того, что в ней micro USB! Это какое убожество! Новаторы) А то, что экран откидывается вниз - это просто ах... Рукожопы, экономы и недоэкспериментаторы. Испортили нормальную камеру.

A little late comment 😂.I'm a beginner and I mainly do street/travel photography but occasionally landscape/portrait. I'm between Fujifilm X-T200, X-T30, XS-10 , Nikon Z50 ,Canon EOS M50 and Sony a6400 (although I'm not crazy about the design). Which of these do you recommend or in general if you have any other suggestions. I am interested in not being too bulky and heavy so for now no DSLR. (video recording is not something i care about)

I only miss 60 fps in 4 k video mode. Beside this i can't complain about my z50. 🙂

Wow, wasn't aware of the new update. Thanks mate !

What do you think is a better buy?

- Z30, brand new, body only (with USB cable, shoulder strap, battery and charger) for 435usd
- Z50, used, 16.000 shutter actuations, body only, plus two third party batteries and a charger, shoulder strap, box, etc , for 560usd

I plan on buying the cam. Quite cheaper. In 2024 i plan on getting the full frame z6 mk3/ zfd-if they use nikon f3 design

La Z50 ya es un clásico, igual que en full frame la Z5, con sus recientes actualizaciones. Fantásticas!!!!!

Viltrox now produce some great lenses for the DX Z mount. I have the Viltrox AF 13mm f1.4 Z (£400) and it's terrific in low light.

This is my first ever bought camera and I love it. And planing to use it for a decade or more

I just bought a used Z50 with a 16-50mm lens and FTZ adapter. I used to have a Z fc and always regretted selling it. My day-to-day camera is a Nikon D850. But it's heavy, bulky and the Z50 will be used for the times when I need something light and portable. I took some great photos with the Z fc and never felt limited by the sensor size. In fact, there's not much the D850 can do that the Z50 can't. I print my own photos up to A3+ and you cannot tell the difference between an image from the D850 and the Z fc. I'm expecting the Z50 to be just as good. So glad, though, I didn't buy the Z30. The lack of a viewfinder makes it pretty well useless in my books. Just another point and click camera.

Gteat Video, thoroughly enjoyed it.

Could you please clarify a stupid doubt i have ?

With Nikon, If we have to multiply the focal length at 1.5x if we are to use an FX lens on a DX camera due to the crop factor, does the same apply for DX lenses on DX camera as well ?
And do we have to multiply the aperture to 1.5x as well ?
Please clarify..i appreciate it.

Why couldn’t they make the F mount instead of the Z?

I have a suggestion, review the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 coupled with the Nikon Z50 or ZfC, apparently this Viltrox lens is quite good.

New Nikon Z50.

I never seen this coming just sold mine after 3 months of use

Free update from Nikon for Video? Shows that a great company places customer service very highly. Love the ZfC, reminds me of the old F3. What a great review. Thank you.

My Dad has this camera, just sent him this video so he knows.

I have the z6ii and the z50. In good light, the z50 produces sharper images, but in low light, the z6ii is king. Thank you for all the great reviews

great video ::: I do love my Z50, it's great for trips, awesome quality photos

Thank you for the update on the Z50, I purchased mine a few years ago and use it as an "everyday" camera and as a "backup" camera when using my Z6II. I absolutely love this camera and the updates to the firmware make it even better.